Principal Engineer- Developer

Candescent is the leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions. They are seeking a talented Principal Engineer - Developer Experience to lead the design, development, and evolution of their Developer Experience and Marketplace ecosystem, driving architectural decisions and ensuring security and scalability.

Responsibilities:

• Execute Candescent’s identity vision aligned with product and platform strategy
• Partner with Product and Engineering to design secure, compliant, and scalable offerings
• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of market leading developer and marketplace experiences
• Collaborate with product, security, and engineering teams to deliver seamless, secure experiences
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards for financial services
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and drive best practices in secure identity management

Requirements:

• 12+ years in the tech industry, focusing on developer tools, platforms, APIs, and SaaS, with product integration through portals
• 5+ years in technical leadership, working with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, design, docs, etc.)
• Proven track record in building developer portals, API platforms, or developer ecosystems
• Experience working with clients, professional services, or external developers (e.g., partners, open-source communities)
• Deep knowledge of API design principles (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) and documentation standards (OpenAPI, Swagger)
• Familiarity with developer experience best practices: SDKs, toolkits, simulators, quick starts, tutorials, etc
• Familiarity with UI design systems and UI frameworks ex: React Js or Next Js
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps tools, or API lifecycle management (e.g., Postman, Apigee)
• Proficient in web technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, Node, Python, etc.)
• Familiar with cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS, Azure)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external communications
• Ability to promote developer tools and act as a bridge between Candescent and developer communities
• Ability to define and guide a vision and roadmap for developer experience
• Experience setting and tracking KPIs and metrics for developer engagement, portal adoption, or API usage
• Skilled in aligning with internal teams (engineering, product, marketing, support) to meet client and vendor needs
• Strong understanding of the developer ecosystem, trends, and competitive landscape
• Experience with community-building, hackathons, and developer outreach programs is a plus